[New] FALL TO-DOS

Murder on the Orient Express

Presented by Drury Lane Theatre www.drurylanetheatre.com Recurring weekly through October 23

The play adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery involves the story of the Orient Express being stopped in its tracks and the murder of an American tycoon.

Downers Grove Oktoberfest

Presented by the Education Foundation of District 58 www.58foundation.net

Friday, September 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 17 from noon to 6:00 p.m.

This event offers family fun for all ages by providing live music, kids’ zone, and authentic Oktoberfest fare in a traditional German atmosphere.

Downtown Downers Grove Girls Day Out

Presented by the Downtown Downers Grove Management Association www.downtowndg.org

Thursday, September 29

Enjoy a day and night of shopping & dining at Downers Grove businesses while benefiting the local P.T.A.s of the Downers Grove Area Elementary School.

Pumpkin Swim

Presented by the Oak Brook Park District. www.obparks.org

Friday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Oak Brook Park District for a Pumpkin Hunt at the Family Aquatic Center. Children will collect eggs from the pools filled with candy and a chance to win a fullsize pumpkin to take home.

Cantigny Fall Festival

Presented by Cantigny Park www.cantigny.org

Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cantigny Fall Fest is one of the best ways to celebrate the changing seasons. Activities for the whole family, including a craft fair featuring about 70 artists showing off and selling their work.

Boo at the Zoo

Presented by Brookfield Zoo www.czs.org

October 8 to October 23 on Saturdays and Sundays

Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that’s perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat.

The 12th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch

Presented by The Morton Arboretum www.mortonarb.org

Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 16

See live glass-blowing demonstrations and chat with the artists. The Glass Pumpkin Patch will feature over 6,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins and other autumnal-themed designs. Entrance to the event is included with admission to the Arboretum.

Jonomac Orchard

www.jonomacorchard.com

Apple Picking will begin Labor Day weekend and will continue as long as apples are available.

Family-owned and operated since 1984, Jonomac Orchard has an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, store and bakery, corn maze petting zoo, and more.

All Hallows Eve

Presented by Naper Settlement

Saturday, October 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. www.napersettlement.org

Experience 13 acres of haunting creatures, eerie entertainment, screaming delights, and must-see horrors.

Halloween Window Painting

Presented by Downers Grove Rotary Club and Downers Grove Downtown Management Saturday, October 22 www.downtowndg.org

Paints will be supplied, but bring your paintbrush and a food donation for F.I.S.H. Pantry. No registration is required; pick up your paint at 933A Curtiss Street.

Downers Grove Handmade Market

Presented by The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club

Saturday, November 18 www.dgjwc.org

The Downers Grove Handmade Market is proud to feature and support local artisans. This event will take place at the Loyal Order of the Moose in downtown Downers Grove. ■